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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.36, 7,881.98 and 4,427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.36, 7,881.98 and 4,427.24 is: 6,650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.36 : 7,881.98 = 4,427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.36/7,881.98 = 4,427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.36x = 7,881.98 × 4,427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.36x = 34,895,355.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,895,355.59/5,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,650.08

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